Oswego County TodayAugust 2013FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Watch Out Boys: Jessica Zemken Becomes First Woman to Qualify for International Classic 200 at Oswego Speedway

August 30, 2013 Contributor

On an afternoon full of storylines during pole day qualifying for the Budweiser International Classic 200 at Oswego Speedway, none was more historical than that of Jessica Zemken looking to become the first woman to qualify for the richest Supermodified race in the world.On Friday night, with a lap of 16.590 seconds at 135.624 mph, history was indeed made, as Zemken officially clocked in 10th quick locking herself into the starting field for Sunday’s 200-lapper which is set to take the green at 3 p.m.

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Pat Lavery, Davey Hamilton to Lead Fastest International Classic Field in History

August 30, 2013 Submitted article

For the second consecutive year, Oswego native Pat Lavery will lead the Budweiser International Classic field to green. Lavery laid down the fastest lap of the 32 drivers to take time on Friday night with a quick circuit of 16.223 seconds at 138.692 mph. The pole position effort is the third of Lavery’s career during Budweiser International Classic Weekend, adding to his runs in 2010 and 2012. The pole position run for Lavery earns him $1,000 from front row sponsor Corr/Pak Merchandising.

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Positively Parish News – Week of 08/31/2013

August 30, 2013 Contributor

Jan Morse and grandchildren, Vehjric and Vanessa Dupree, spent the day together. It was their last fun day together before school starts. They went to the arcade and then to Friendly’s for supper, they also enjoyed a little window shopping. Vehjric and Vanessa shared some of their ideas for Christmas gifts.

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Sandra Scott Travels: Make New Memories; Recall Old Ones at Rosamond Gifford Zoo

August 30, 2013 Contributor

It had been several years since I had visited the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. I felt that it was a place to take youngsters. And, yes, it was a beautiful day and there were many adults with children who were thrilled and amazed by the animals. But, there were many adults especially those interested in photography.

I enjoyed the visit because it brought to mind some of my travels.

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Oswego Port Receives Large Grant

August 30, 2013 Steve Yablonski

UPDATE 5:30 PM: Senator Charles Schumer has just informed the mayor’s office that the Port of Oswego Authority has been awarded a $1.5 million grant that will fund the construction of a significant new rail link at the Port. Senator Schumer was committed to working with the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Anthony Foxx, to position the Oswego project for a TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grant.

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Jennie A. Arduini, 85

August 30, 2013 Contributor

Jennie A. Arduini, 85, of Fulton, died on Thursday August 29, 2013, at St. Luke Health Services, Oswego.

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CYO to host Community Open House

August 30, 2013 Contributor

For decades area youth have made a trip to the CYO program a daily ritual. On September 9, 10 and 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day, Catholic Charities of Oswego County invites community members to discover for themselves the many reasons why CYO is the place to go after school as it hosts an open house at the CYO facilities inside Catholic Charities at 365 W. First St.

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Rob Rolfe to Chair United Way Campaign

August 30, 2013 Contributor

Melanie Trexler, executive director, United Way of Greater Oswego County has announced that Rob Rolfe of Harmony Financial Services will serve as chairperson for the United Way’s Campaign Cabinet. A long time supporter of United Way, Rolfe has served United Way in a number of capacities including 13 years as an employee campaign coordinator, a member of the community investment committee for nine years and a member of the Campaign Cabinet for the past five years.

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Mystic Music Supports CAC Blue Ribbon Ride

August 30, 2013 Contributor

Ken McCann of Mystic Music DJ Service, presented Karen Perwitz, member of the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County board of directors, with a gift certificate for a four-hour Mystic Music DJ Show. The Mystic Music Show will be available as part of the drawings during the post Blue Ribbon Ride celebration at Lighthouse Lanes on Shampine Drive in Oswego.

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Empower FCU is Scrabble Fest 2013 Sponsor

August 30, 2013 Contributor

Empower Federal Credit Union is a “Triple Word” $1,000 sponsor for the seventh annual Diane Falise Memorial Scrabble Fest. This annual benefit for Literacy Volunteers of Oswego County takes place on Sept. 20, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Oswego Elks Lodge. “Scrabble Fest helps raise awareness of LVOC and our efforts to combat the issue of illiteracy in Oswego County,” said Meg Henderson, LVOC coordinator.

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